Dallas Business Symposium - State of Dealmaking

Welcome to the 2026 Fall Dallas Business Symposium

Join us as we discuss the State of Dealmaking!

Who is this symposium for?

Professional investors, bankers, brokers, M&A lawyers, and advisors.

What to expect?

Panel presentations from the leaders in the DFW business ecosystem that will unpack what 2026 has looked like thus far from a dealmaking perspective and what to expect through the remainder of the year.

Opportunity to network with business leaders from several prominent firms in the DFW area.

Panel Topics We'll Explore

Deal flow

Market trends

Active sectors and industries

Trending deal structures

Visit the Dallas Business Symposium website to learn more.

Speakers:
Bryan Daniel, NYSE Texas President - Keynote

Ben Hernandez, CEO Skytale Group

Chauncey Lane, Partner Holland & Knight

Ben Parkey, CBO Texas Security Bank

William Chittendam, President SW Graduate School of Banking SMU

Michael Becker, CEO SPI Advisory

Justin Turner, Principal Baker Tilly

David Gladden, MD Corporate Investment Banking Commerce Street Capital

Scott Perry, President of Texas Association of Business Brokers

Host Sponsor:

Bell Nunnally

Trusted by businesses across Texas and beyond, Bell Nunnally offers legal counsel that helps clients navigate every stage of the business life cycle — from startup to succession — and each challenge and opportunity along the way.

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